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Post by nickfromherts on Apr 28, 2015 21:24:47 GMT
Ha yes ChrisD. I have been having a look for the shim spacers and can't seem to find them. There seem to be a number of different options and I am not sure which will fit my white Triban 3. Also, apparently they require quite a bit of readjustment for the brakes - or am I worrying too much here as a novice bike mechanic?! If anyone happens to have a link, I'd be really grateful, Thanks a lot..
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Post by robertsims on Apr 29, 2015 10:56:20 GMT
For any mechanical issues...YouTube is your friend!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2015 14:23:46 GMT
re the shims. I looked everywhere on the web and couldn't find them, went to my local Decathlon and also no luck, however went to my local Evans Cycles (as I work around the corner), and they had some lying around the workshop so gave me a couple for free. Decathlon shop is probably your best bet but it really is a case of asking around.
Re the fitting - I slotted mine in (and I know nothing!), and have not needed to adjust the brakes.
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Post by nickfromherts on Apr 29, 2015 18:05:51 GMT
Thanks for the tip. Stupidly I can't remember the brakes I have. Are they 2300's? It's the White triban 3. Thanks a lot...
Also, do these shims only make a difference when using the drops? Do they help when riding the hoods?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2015 8:59:41 GMT
Nick, What brakes I can't help with - I have the red 3. With regards to the hoods/drops - they definitely make a difference on the hoods as they shorten the reach to the middle of the levers. I have been regularly riding for 4-5 weeks now, and it is only this week I have been confident enough to start using the drops - I have spent much more time on the hoods. Drops are quicker though!
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Post by chas on Apr 30, 2015 10:49:34 GMT
Thanks for the tip. Stupidly I can't remember the brakes I have. Are they 2300's? It's the White triban 3. Thanks a lot... Also, do these shims only make a difference when using the drops? Do they help when riding the hoods? I think you'll have Microshift levers on yours, and afaIk they don't make shims for them, but the design means you could easily make your own by sticking a thin piece of plastic with double sided tape on to the flat section of lever revealed when the brake is pulled. Do this at your own risk and ensure you still have plenty of movement to operate the brakes safely without them reaching the handlebars.
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2015 16:18:18 GMT
Well... I finally got out on a ride this morning! Thanks for all your support. I was basically suffering from a fear of exercising I think, after some health issues last year. Good news is, I did 11 miles in just under an hour, which I was pleased with. Bad news is I injured myself, but more of that in a moment!
Things I learnt:
It takes about 100 metres to turn into a cyclist who thinks most drivers are w****rs! Never spit into the wind Cyclist are a very friendly bunch and like to say hello - unless they are wearing extremely expensive eye wear, in which case they appear too cool to say hello Actually not all drivers are w****rs... I did myself an injury. So infuriating. I was about a mile from home, arriving at a roundabout and I put my foot down in too much of a stretch. Cue absolute agony in my right calf. Like a cramp and a spasm and a pull all in one. I had to get off the bike and was sitting on the pavement for a good five minutes. Car after car stopped to ask if I was okay, which I found really lovely and reassuring.
So now I enjoyed the ride, I am really sad I seem to have hurt myself. I came back and iced it for 30 minutes. I can walk on it again but it's still tender. My feeling is it was a spasm due to over stretching as I pointed down (I know now to not stretch when planting my foot on the road). Have any of you had this before? My main question is how long should I wait before getting back on the bike? I actually slowly rode the last mile as it was much less uncomfortable to ride than walk. I don't think it's a tear as I don't see how I could have torn it just by over stretching. And if it was a tear, I'd not be able to walk.
Thanks as always for your support...
Nick
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Post by ChrisD on May 16, 2015 16:51:03 GMT
Well... I finally got out on a ride this morning! Thanks for all your support. I was basically suffering from a fear of exercising I think, after some health issues last year. Good news is, I did 11 miles in just under an hour, which I was pleased with. Bad news is I injured myself, but more of that in a moment! ...[snip]... Nick Brilliant to hear you made it out Nick. Sorry to hear about the pull on the calf. I've had that in a few situations before and agree that riding is better than walking, as long as you're not putting the hammer down and going hard, which hopefully you won't be at this stage any way. Just try a short loop around home on the back streets I'd say and take the less is more principle for a couple of days. When I put my foot down at a junction I tend to either rest it on the kerb or slip off the saddle and so can then put more/all the foot down.
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Post by RobP on May 16, 2015 16:58:12 GMT
Well done for getting out, doesn't matter how far you went "out is out" Yes have suffered the calf spasm too when overstretching at a junction, feels like a red hot knife has been stuck in your calf? Icing it may have helped but it will be sore for next few days. Very much doubt you will have torn it but when I did it the calf felt bruised for a few days at least. If it doesn't hurt to peddle then get back out asap even if just a short loop no need to wait P.S bit confused are you nickfromherts or @andrewj ??
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Post by nickfromherts on May 16, 2015 17:44:26 GMT
Jeez I confused myself for five minutes there too! I had got locked out of my account today so I asked for a password reset using my email. I had completely forgotten I had that other account a year ago. It's based on my two middle names! Thanks for pointing out the confusion!
Yes, Rob, it really does feel like a red hot knife stuck in the calf. I am moving okay tonight, albeit sorely, so I hope it's nothing long term as I know muscle pulls can be tricksy to heal.
Thanks Chris, sliding off is a good idea. It was just a reflex reaction to plant my foot down, forgetting my saddle leaves me struggling to be on tiptoes.
I just need to consolidate and get out again sometime soon. My work are moving to new offices with a shower so the goal should be to ride to work over summer. It's 18 miles to get there so not much more than what i did today but - twice a day? I need to be more up to speed!
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Post by ChrisD on May 16, 2015 21:04:44 GMT
Jeez I confused myself for five minutes there too! I had got locked out of my account today so I asked for a password reset using my email. I had completely forgotten I had that other account a year ago. It's based on my two middle names! Thanks for pointing out the confusion! Yes, Rob, it really does feel like a red hot knife stuck in the calf. I am moving okay tonight, albeit sorely, so I hope it's nothing long term as I know muscle pulls can be tricksy to heal. Thanks Chris, sliding off is a good idea. It was just a reflex reaction to plant my foot down, forgetting my saddle leaves me struggling to be on tiptoes. I just need to consolidate and get out again sometime soon. My work are moving to new offices with a shower so the goal should be to ride to work over summer. It's 18 miles to get there so not much more than what i did today but - twice a day? I need to be more up to speed! 18 miles each way is a healthy distance for a daily commute. You could set a target to build up the number of times per week you do it on the bike, or try a park and ride approach, going part way in the car and the rest with the bike, especially if it allows you to avoid some snarly traffic on the last section. My commute is long so I don't do it on the bike as often as I'd like but, now the summer is coming and a peak in part of my workload has gone by... After foregoing buying a parking permit this year, I may go for the park and ride compromise more too.
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Post by r0b1et on May 16, 2015 22:56:18 GMT
nickfromherts - I've had that pain before - basically felt like cramp, but somehow different, and more long term - also when I stopped (no idea if I had particularly stretched) - I know I'd be really going for it before. I still had "soreness" for about 48 hours after. But once it was gone, I rode again and it was fine. I rather put it down to being caused by cramp and since try to drink more and I eat more bananas (at least 2 a day - all about the potassium). I only ever get cramp now when I've messed up drinking - like in last week's TT - and never as serious as that time. DOn't ride while it's still sore, but if it is like mine was you'll be fine in a couple of days.
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